Photo Manipulations by Alberto Seveso Show Tattoo Fakery

Alberto Seveso is an Italian graphic artist who specializes in photo illustration and digital photography, and at first glance, these photos may seem to show intricate facial tattoos.

Check out the photos in the gallery to see how Seveso shows his skill at photo manipulations, and his extreme focus to detail.

Implications - The acceptance of tattoos and body art in mainstream culture has been reflected in the fashion, advertising and art industries. Savvy creatives are using computer-based photo-manipulation programs to replicate the effect of tattoos in a temporary, virtual way. Companies can take advantage of this opportunity by digitally adding appropriate tattoos to photos for ad campaigns during the post-production process.